FRIENDSHIP PCS ONLINE

Friendship PCS Online is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Friendship PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 180 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 7 teachers, Friendship PCS Online has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) Online is a specialized virtual learning program operating under the umbrella of the Friendship Public Charter School network in Washington, D.C. It is designed to provide students with a flexible, technology-driven educational experience that allows them to engage with a rigorous curriculum from home. By leveraging digital platforms, the school aims to offer a personalized academic environment that accommodates various learning styles and schedules while maintaining the standards of the broader Friendship network, which is well-regarded for its focus on college readiness and student achievement.

The school emphasizes a structured approach to online learning, blending live instruction with independent study to ensure students remain on track academically. As part of a larger charter network, Friendship PCS Online benefits from extensive institutional resources, including comprehensive student support services and a commitment to character development and civic engagement. This model serves families looking for an alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar settings, offering a rigorous, data-driven education that prepares students for success in higher education and the 21st-century workforce.

For more information, contact Friendship PCS Online at (202) 281-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1351 Nicholson St NW
Washington, DC 20011
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FRIENDSHIP PCS ONLINE is a public Charter school in Washington, DC with about 180 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington, DC

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board
District:
Friendship PCS
Total Students:
180
Teachers:
7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Virtual with face to face options
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 180 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRIENDSHIP PCS ONLINE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.4%
White
7.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.7%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.